Poems of Unrest: Reimagining Security Through Art at OFF-Biennale Budapest
Titled Poems of Unrest, this international group exhibition is part of the fifth edition of OFF-Biennale Budapest, which has been Hungary's premier independent art institution since its establishment in 2015. The exhibition tackles themes of safety and security, challenging right-wing narratives that simplify these complex issues into militarization and fear while blaming minorities and migrants. By utilizing poetry, solidarity, and collective care, the exhibition offers fresh perspectives on the security discourse. OFF-Biennale seeks to bolster Hungary's independent art community and enhance public discussions surrounding social, political, and environmental matters, fostering a democratic culture through artistic expression.
Key facts
- Poems of Unrest is an international group exhibition
- Exhibition is based on the fifth edition of OFF-Biennale Budapest
- OFF-Biennale is the biggest independent art institution in Hungary since 2015
- OFF 2025 addressed questions of safety and security
- Right-wing ideologues reduce security to militarization and fearmongering
- Exhibition seeks to introduce new approaches to security discourse
- OFF-Biennale aims to strengthen Hungary's independent art scene
- OFF-Biennale promotes a culture of democracy through art
Entities
Institutions
- OFF-Biennale Budapest
Locations
- Budapest
- Hungary